2015 Canada $8 Polar Bear & Cub 1.5 oz Silver Coin
Royal Canadian Mint
Product Description
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This coin is a 1.5 troy ounce pure silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2015.
The design features a polar bear and a cub, animals that symbolize the Arctic Circle, expressing the majestic nature of Canada through the image of a mother and child.
This series of Canadian silver coins is issued in a heavier 1.5-ounce specification than the usual 1-ounce silver coin, making it a popular choice both as an investment and a collector's item.
Coin specifications
Country of issue: Canada
Publication year: 2015
Issuing body: Royal Canadian Mint
Face value: $8
Weight: 1.5 troy ounces (approximately 46.65 g)
Purity: 99.99% Silver
Diameter: approx. 38mm
Quality: .9999 Fine Silver
Surface design
The surface features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The words "ELIZABETH II" and "8 DOLLARS" are engraved around it.
Back design
The reverse side depicts a polar bear family walking through the Arctic wilderness. The following markings are inscribed around the edge:
CANADA
2015
FINE SILVER
1 1/2 oz Argent Pur
9999
This design is popular as a motif that symbolizes Canada's natural environment and wildlife.
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the world's most technically advanced mints and is famous for producing high-purity silver coins with a purity of .9999 (four nines).
Value as a silver coin
This coin is a silver coin containing 1.5 troy ounces of pure silver (99.99%), possessing both silver bullion value and collectible value.
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summary
The 2015 Canada 1.5 oz Polar Bear Silver Coin is a popular silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, featuring a beautiful wildlife design and high-purity silver. It is an attractive coin for both investment and collection purposes.
